Pvt System Troubleshooting; Drive Belt; Drive Clutch; Driven Clutch - Polaris 600 RUSH 2010 Manual

PVT System
12. Align the helix alignment hole with the "X" on the
moveable sheave.
MOVEABLE MARK
13. Align the wide gap in the helix splines with the skip
tooth in the stationary sheave shaft.
14. Visually verify the rollers are positioned underneath
each corresponding helix ramp.
15. Compress the helix down into the sheave. Install the
washer and snap ring. Verify the snap ring is fully
seated in the groove with the sharp edge upward.
16. Carefully release the clutch compressor.
17. Align the two "X" marks and install the cover. Torque
fasteners to specification.
P2 Cover Fastener Torque:
12 ft-lbs (16 Nm)

PVT SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING

Drive Belt

• Verify specified drive belt is installed on vehicle.
• Drive belts have different width, angle and length
measurements. Reference: "Drive Belts" section
for specifications.
• Installing a non-specified drive belt often requires
drive clutch spacer adjustments to achieve correct
belt-to-sheave clearance.
• Install drive belt so part number can be read from
left-side of vehicle. Always install belt using the
same orientation as it was before removal.
6.26
HELIX MARK
= T
• PREMATURE WEAR: Ensure correct belt is
installed. Inspect belt-to-sheave clearance,
deflection, and clutch alignment.
Adjust gearing for rider type. Verify correct clutch
weight/spring package is installed.
Change riding habits/style.
• OPERATING RPM DROP: Drive belts used on
snowmobiles operated at high speeds/loads
(mountain use) for extended periods of time
should be inspected for glazing at 1,000 mile
intervals.
• CORD POP-OUT: Inspect drive/driven clutch
alignment, motor mounts, and deflection. Set
driven clutch float.
• Remove belt during off-season storage period.

Drive Clutch

• PREMATURE WEAR: 
Verify correct clutch weight/spring package is
installed.
Inspect spider rollers/bushings for damage and
uneven wear.
Inspect sheave faces for premature wear. De-
glaze faces with 1500-2000 grit sand paper.
Verify jam nut/spider are torqued to specification.
• OPERATING RPM DROP:
Replace drive clutch spring and retest.
Inspect spider rollers/bushings.
Inspect/adjust belt-to-sheave clearance.
Inspect moveable/cover bushings.

Driven Clutch

• PREMATURE WEAR: 
Verify correct clutch helix/spring is installed.
Inspect rollers/bushings for damage and uneven
wear.
Inspect sheave faces for premature wear. De-
glaze faces with 1500-2000 grit sand paper.
Verify driven clutch floats on jackshaft.
• OPERATING RPM DROP:
Replace spring and retest.
Inspect spider rollers/bushings.
Inspect moveable/cover bushings.